The 4 stages of migraine are:

Stage 1: The appearance of initial symptoms

The appearance of initial symptoms can begin 1 to 3 days before the headache itself. These symptoms can include the following:

• Food cravings

• Fatigue

• Depression

• ADHD

• Irritability

• Neck pain or stiffness

• Difficulty concentrating

• Sensitivity to light or sound

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stop migraine

  Stopping migraines depends on early diagnosis and treatment. Migraine symptoms can be prevented from becoming severe if detected early. If you have been prescribed a medication such as a triptan, taking it early can help stop a migraine episode.

Step 2: The appearance of flashing points in the field of vision (visual aura)

The appearance of flashing points in the field of vision (light halo) does not occur in all people with migraine. Halos occur in about one-third of migraines. For those with migraines with aura, the headache begins with neural symptoms (aura) about 10 to 30 minutes before the migraine begins. Visual signs, such as flashing dots, zigzag lines, and black dots, are more commonly seen in heads with halos. Symptoms of this type of headache can include the following:

• Numbness or tingling in the face or limbs

• Impairment or impairment of taste, smell or touch

• Weakness in the face or limbs

• Partial loss of vision

• Changes in speech

treatment

Placing a cold compress on the forehead can relieve symptoms. Also, if you have been prescribed medication for migraines, taking it can help reduce your symptoms.

medicines

These drugs can include the following:

• Over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)

• Triptans such as risriptipan and sumatriptan

• Dihydroergotamine

• Anti-nausea drugs

Stage 3: Migraine attack

The throbbing pain of a migraine headache occurs during the headache phase. This headache lasts for hours to days. The average time of this pain is about 4 hours. Symptoms associated with headaches can vary, but may include:

• Increased sensitivity to light and sound

• Nausea, vomiting or both

• Dizziness

• Throbbing head or neck pain

• Behavioral changes

• sleep disorder

treatment

Most migraine treatments are effective when started as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms, which is why many people carry their medications with them at all times. If you are unable to take your medication as soon as symptoms appear, take your medication as soon as it becomes available. Over-the-counter treatments such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can help some people. If these drugs are not effective, stronger drugs may need to be prescribed, such as:

• Triptans: These drugs, such as sumatriptan, risriptan, and zolmitriptan, balance chemicals in the brain.

• Ergot derivatives: These act like triptans, including ergotamine tartrate and dihydroergotamine.

• Gepants: are among the drugs that block sensory nerve receptors that play a role in migraine headaches.

• Ditans: These are also new treatments. There are harvesters that do not affect blood vessels, so they are suitable for elderly people with a history of heart disease or stroke.

Sometimes you have to try different drugs to find the right one for pain relief. If current treatment does not relieve symptoms, a doctor should be consulted.

Stage 4: Postdrome or final phase

The final phase begins when the peak pain of the headache has subsided. Migraines can affect the entire body. In the post-pain phase, the resulting pain or discomfort can occur anywhere in the body. The final phase may last 24 to 48 hours, but this phase does not occur in all migraine sufferers. Each person with migraine goes through different stages with different symptoms. These symptoms vary from person to person. Postdrome symptoms can include the following:

• Fatigue

• body pain

• dehydration

• Depression

• State of euphoria

• Difficulty concentrating

treatment

You can reduce or prevent the symptoms of psodrome with the following.

• Drinking a lot of water during the onset of pain

• Stretching or doing light activities after a headache

• Reducing stress

• Avoid migraine triggers

• Use of migraine medications early in the course

When should we call the doctor?

• Experiencing several headaches per month, each lasting hours to days.

• Headache affects a person's work, life or performance.

• Headache is accompanied by nausea, vomiting or sensory disturbances.

• Severe headaches with neck stiffness.

• Headache with pain around the ear or eye pain.

Sometimes there are clear and well-known triggers for the onset of migraine pain. Avoiding these triggers can help reduce your risk of migraines.   And of course, knowing the difference between a headache and a migraine can also be helpful.

Summary

Migraine has different stages. Although not everyone experiences all stages consistently and symptoms may vary, knowing the general stages can be helpful on the path to treatment and finding the right solution for pain relief.